About Us

Drive is Australia's most authoritative source of information for consumers researching to buy a new car, and also for motoring enthusiasts that want the latest news. With a dedicated team of experts, Drive is dedicated to providing informative reviews and videos of the newest cars in Australian showrooms, with the most comprehensive rating system that allows consumers to easily assess which car best suits their needs and lifestyle. We all love cars, and also the thrill of driving. So Drive is also a destination for those like minded enthusiasts with entertaining features on the latest in technology, events and places to enjoy driving your car. Start your engine...and let's go for a Drive.

Drive editorial team

Andrew Maclean – National Drive Editor

Andrew is Fairfax Media's national motoring editor, and one of the most experienced automotive journalists in Australia. With almost 20 years behind the wheel as a motoring writer, Andrew has a comprehensive knowledge of the automotive industry and has been a long-time commentator on new cars having worked in specialist magazines, newspapers, radio and digital formats. During that time, he has road tested thousands of new vehicles, interviewed key executives from every vehicle manufacturer and hosted numerous presentations.

Stephen Ottley – National Drive Deputy Editor

Stephen is Fairfax Media's deputy national motoring editor and has been obsessed with all things car related since he learnt to talk. His career began living the dream, covering motor racing around Australia and the world. With more than a decade's experience, he has driven thousands of new cars and attended some of the world's biggest motor racing events. And yet he’s still happy to talk and watch motor racing all day.

Sam Hall – Senior Writer

Sam is one of Australia's rising talents as a senior motoring writer for Drive. Sam joined the Drive team in 2013 from within the Fairfax network. His knowledge and experience belies his youth, having first experienced time behind the wheel before he was a teenager growing up on a rural property. He is also one of our most versatile writers, covering everything on four wheels - including trucks and commercial vehicles - as well as motorcycles.

David McCowen – Senior Writer

David is also an emerging talent among automotive writers. He joined the Drive team in 2012 from within the Fairfax network, and has a boundless enthusiasm for all things on wheels - from motorycles, road cars and motor racing.

Mark Short – Technical Editor

As a qualified mechanic with more than 20 years experience on the tools, Mark is Drive's technical editor and our resident nuts and bolts expert. If you have an issue with your car, your buying experience, or just have a burning question about how things work, Mark has the answer.

Lucas Kennedy – Video Producer

Lucas is Drive's dedicated video producer. With more than five years behind the camera, as well as being a motoring enthusiast and a wizard in the editing suite, he brings the dynamism of cars to life by creating hundreds of new car reviews each year.

The extended Drive Team

Drive's greater family of experts allows us cover a wider breadth of vehicles across the entire globe. Our team of contributors includes some of the mostly highly-respected and experienced motoring journalists, including Drive's former editor Toby Hagon, road tester Cameron McGavin and used-car expert David Morley.

Our European correspondent Greg Kable is based in the heartland of German's automotive industry while fellow Aussie expat, Jonathan Hawley, lives in France, both of whom have unprecedented access to key executives and the latest new cars.

Our irreverant columnist Tony Davis adds some light-heartedness to the Drive team through his unique story telling of historic moments and the people and cars that created them while Owen Thomson interviews Australia's leading celebrities on their adventures behind the wheel and what car they drive.

The whole team is supported by our production editor, Dominic Tripolone, who ensures that our comprehensive array of articles, images and videos are there for you to read.